How To Fix FK236 - Please enter an interval within the calendar validity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Please enter an interval within the calendar validity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK236 - Please enter an interval within the calendar validity ?

  The SAP error message FK236 ("Please enter an interval within the calendar validity") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with fiscal year variants, posting periods, or other date-related entries in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the date range or interval you are trying to enter does not fall within the defined validity period of the fiscal calendar or posting periods in the system. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The start and end dates you are trying to enter are outside the allowed posting periods.
  Fiscal Year Variant Settings: The fiscal year variant may not cover the dates you are trying to use.
  Closed Posting Periods: The posting period you are trying to use may have been closed, preventing any transactions from being posted in that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that define the valid posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FK236 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Posting Periods": Overview).
  Verify the open and closed posting periods for the relevant company code and fiscal year. Ensure that the date range you are trying to enter falls within the open periods.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code using transaction code OB29 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variant).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant covers the dates you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Range:
  
  If the date range you are trying to enter is incorrect, adjust it to fall within the valid posting periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect there are configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the fiscal year and posting periods are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for posting periods), OB29 (for fiscal year variants), and others related to financial postings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on financial accounting and posting periods for a better understanding of how to manage fiscal years and posting intervals.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FK236 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.